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5 Best Septic Tank Services in Atlanta (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 16 septic tank services in Atlanta on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A slow drain, a sewage smell in the yard or a closing date with a septic inspection attached: the septic tank services in Atlanta that rate well mostly work from the suburbs or travel to you. Between them they hold more than 4,000 Google reviews, with ratings from 4.4 to a perfect 5.0, and one Conyers company accounts for more than 2,900 of those reviews on its own.

Short answer: Bowen's Septic Tank in Conyers has the deepest record, a 4.9 rating from more than 2,900 Google reviews, and its site lists pumping, repair, installation and inspection letters for home sales. Independent Septic and Sewer LLC is rated 5.0 across more than 220 reviews, and Metro Septic Pumping (4.7) works out of Stockbridge. Reviews on this page also describe drain field work, risers and real estate inspections.
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Atlanta Septic Companies Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Bowen's Septic Tank 4.9 ★ 2,947 Install, repair and pumping View ›
2 Independent Septic and Sewer LLC 5.0 ★ 226 Pumping with job photos View ›
3 Metro Septic Pumping 4.7 ★ 284 South side, explained repairs View ›
4 Quality Septic Tank 4.4 ★ 399 Pumping, drain fields, sewer jetting View ›
5 Central Septic and Plumbing 4.5 ★ 240 Drain fields and inspections View ›
5 Best Septic Tank Services in Atlanta (2026)

Septic companies, one by one

Bowen's Septic Tank logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bowen's Septic Tank

4.92,947 Google reviews

Bowen's Septic Tank is based in Conyers, about 37 km east of central Atlanta, and covers the metro. Its site describes a family-owned, locally operated business and lists septic pumping, repair, cleaning, new installations, hydro-jetting, camera diagnosis, sewer line replacement and real estate inspection letters. It is open Monday to Saturday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe technicians who explain the process and don't push upsells
  • A customer said Bowen installed their tank and drainage field and has serviced it since
  • One reviewer called ahead of arrival and finished the pumping in about an hour
  • A homeowner selling a house said the crew came at short notice and kept them informed

Worth knowing

  • The office is in Conyers, a long drive from the city's west side
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,947 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review history here and the widest list of septic work on its site, from installs to pumping to inspection letters. Worth the call if you're east of the city or need a full system installed.

Website+1770-483-7802 Directions

3935 GA-20, Conyers, GA 30012

Independent Septic and Sewer LLC logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Independent Septic and Sewer LLC

5.0226 Google reviews

Independent Septic and Sewer LLC is a family-owned septic company that serves the Atlanta area, with a site aimed at Marietta and Cobb County. It lists septic pumping and cleaning, inspections, repairs for tanks, baffles, lids and risers, drain field repair, hydro jetting and emergency service. The site says same-day pumping is available in most cases.

What people praise

  • Reviewers mention being scheduled within a day and a short appointment window
  • Customers praise before-and-after photos of the work
  • A reviewer who got several inspections said this company's flat rate didn't climb once on site
  • Crews left the yard tidy, according to one customer
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating5 / 5
Review volume226 · 72nd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 rating on a smaller review base, with steady comments on communication and tidy work. A good fit if you're north or northwest of the city.

Website Book now+1404-953-8401 Directions
Metro Septic Pumping logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Metro Septic Pumping

4.7284 Google reviews

Metro Septic Pumping is based in Stockbridge, about 29 km from central Atlanta, and serves the metro area. Its site lists septic pumping, cleaning, tank installation, repair and inspection, plus septic to sewer conversions, and offers online booking.

What people praise

  • A reviewer said the technician separated repairs that were urgent from ones that could wait
  • Customers mention appointment reminders and a call shortly before arrival
  • Reviewers describe technicians who explain the system and take questions
  • Online scheduling is available

Worth knowing

  • Ask what the quoted price includes before the visit, as with any pumping company
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume284 · 84th
Confidencehigh
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Handy for the south side of the metro. Its reviews describe technicians explaining the system.

Website Book now+1678-304-0949 Directions

130 Bellamy Pl, Stockbridge, GA 30281

Quality Septic Tank logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Quality Septic Tank

4.4399 Google reviews

Quality Septic Tank is a service-area business that covers metro Atlanta. Its site lists septic pumping and cleaning, inspections, repairs, tank and drain field replacements, commercial sewer and septic work, sewer line jetting and replacement, and grease trap pumping. The site says it files insurance claims and offers financing.

What people praise

  • A customer of more than four years praised the crew and the office team
  • One reviewer said the company is flexible on price for senior citizens
  • A reviewer whose tank was hard to find said the technician worked through heavy sludge and sent photos by text
  • Reviewers describe thorough, informative technicians

Worth knowing

  • A 4.4 average, below the others on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume399 · 91st
Confidencehigh
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Broader than a pumping-only outfit, with drain field and commercial sewer work on its site. Its lower average is worth weighing against the written praise from long-term customers.

Website+1770-973-7842 Directions
Central Septic and Plumbing logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Central Septic and Plumbing

4.5240 Google reviews

Central Septic and Plumbing is based in Lilburn, about 32 km from central Atlanta, and its reviews come largely from Gwinnett County customers, including Snellville. Customers mention septic tank pumping, riser installation, a real estate inspection, mainline clearing and drain field pipe replacement.

What people praise

  • A customer who had drain field pipes replaced said the quote came in well below larger companies
  • One reviewer had a septic inspection done on a house under contract and found the crew informative
  • A Snellville customer had a tank pumped and a riser installed in one visit
  • Reviewers describe courteous, efficient crews
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume240 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A Gwinnett-side option with reviews that cover drain field replacement, risers and inspections. Confirm the scope in writing.

Website Book now+1470-564-4407 Directions

1778 Quail Cove SW, Lilburn, GA 30047

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How the scores work

Rating is each company’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, ranked against other septic companies in the Atlanta area. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from thousands of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives septic service costs around Atlanta (2026)

A routine pump-out and a drain field replacement are very different bills. Tank size, how deep the lid sits, how far the truck has to reach, whether risers are needed and whether the system has failed all move the price. Disposal fees and dispatch fees are sometimes quoted separately, so ask for the full figure before booking, and get any repair quote in writing.

Septic service across the Atlanta area

These companies work from Conyers, Stockbridge and Lilburn, and two serve the metro without a public office address. Their reviews mention jobs in Snellville, Marietta and Cobb County, plus homes east and south of the city. Searching for septic service near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions, so call whichever is closest to your tank.

What to ask before a septic visit

  • What does the quoted price include: pumping, disposal, dispatch and any inspection?
  • Can you find and uncover the lid, and is a riser worth adding?
  • If you spot a repair, will you show me the problem and tell me what can wait?
  • Do you provide an inspection letter for a home sale?
  • Is the quote written, and does the repair carry a warranty?
  • Do you serve my part of the metro, and how soon can you come?

Frequently asked questions

Are Atlanta’s septic companies based in the city itself?

Mostly not. Bowen’s Septic Tank is in Conyers, Metro Septic Pumping in Stockbridge and Central Septic and Plumbing in Lilburn, while Independent Septic and Sewer and Quality Septic Tank serve the metro without a public street address. Ask about travel time before booking.

Who can provide a septic inspection for a home sale in Atlanta?

Bowen’s site lists real estate clearance and inspection letters. A Central Septic and Plumbing reviewer also had it inspect a house their clients had under contract. Check the report format your buyer’s agent or lender needs.

How often should a septic tank be pumped?

Quality Septic Tank’s replies to its customers recommend pumping every three years. Your own schedule depends on tank size and household use, so ask the technician what fits.

Do any of these companies handle drain fields and new installations?

Yes. A Bowen’s customer had a tank and drainage field installed there. Quality Septic Tank’s site lists drain field replacements, Independent Septic and Sewer lists drain field repair, and a Central Septic and Plumbing reviewer had drain field pipes replaced.

Who to call first

Bowen’s Septic Tank is the safe default on sheer history and range of work, especially for installs and inspection letters. If you’re closer to Stockbridge, Lilburn or Marietta, one of the others may save a long drive. Whoever you pick, get the price in writing.

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